Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 4
Social Studies

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.
Science

74% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

78% (2007)

76% (2006)

79% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math

82% (2007)

72% (2006)

79% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Social Studies

68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.
Science

75% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

84% (2006)

74% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.
Math

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

76% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Social Studies

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.
Science

69% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.
English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

72% (2006)

74% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.
Math

83% (2007)

79% (2006)

91% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through
8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
- The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills
defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in South Carolina: An Overview
See South Carolina's state standards
Compare with test results from nearby schools